'merica, where we go, united statesLisaarchitecture, chicago, downtown, illinois, tourComment

views from the windy city

'merica, where we go, united statesLisaarchitecture, chicago, downtown, illinois, tourComment
views from the windy city
Chicago

Chicago

I first went to Chicago on my 8th grade class field trip and have been back a bazillion times since for work and fun and sometimes both. If Chicago could be moved about 10 hours south, I'd live there in a heartbeat. But I'm pretty much over northern winters.

Chicago

Chicago

Chicago

Chicago

These images are from a work trip extended into a fun weekend. It's the first time I've been on an architectural boat tour which I can't believe I'd never done before because it was such a great tour (Chicago Architecture Foundation Tours).

Chicago

Chicago

WHERE TO STAY

Anywhere near Michigan Ave. > there's a variety of affordable places that are close to the action

WHAT WE ATE

  • Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder > my absolute fav - must get the mediterranean bread

  • The Purple Pig Taste of Randolph (Street)

  • Lawry's Garrett Popcorn (try to walk by their door and ignore the tantalizing aromas...try)

  • Yolk Glazed and Infused (bacon on a donut!)

  • Beatrix River North (lemon souffle pancakes with lemon syrup - ridic)

WHAT WE DID

  • Architecture tour

  • Shopping Michigan Ave.

  • Shopping Halstead St.

  • Art Institute (this was also a first on this trip!)